Beta Marine Engines

syresolution · syresolution

I am considering a Beta 16 as a replacement for a late 1960s Volvo MD1. How close is the footprint? This is in an Elizabethan 29 built by Wauquiez in 1967.

k38bob · k38bob

I'm having a hard time getting all data together. But it seems the Beta would be lighter (how much?) and have better fuel economy (up to 2x better I think). What about vibration? What about power (vs rpm)? what about the sail drive compatibility on thruhull "hole"? I assume I need the beta sa...

Johnny · Johnny

I'm the new owner of a BZ482 in a Cal 25 MkII. Does anyone have estimated fuel consumption data for this engine? I realize that numerous variables will affect actual consumption, but some general gph numbers (if available) would be appreciated. Thanks.

houckpa · houckpa

Is the ULSD ok to use in a new Beta diesel? I do not know if this is what they are selling at the marinas, but I occassionally get boat fuel where I get my auto diesel fuel and I know this is the ULSD. Brad

raven · raven

I am considering repowering with BD1005 replacing the Volvo MD2B in my English Built Rival 34. I have been told that the BD1005 may replace the Volvo with no changes to the current footprint of the engine bed. Do you have any suggestions or will there be any specific challenges.

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	Beta 16 as replacement for Volvo MD1 (Preview) I am considering a Beta 16 as a replacement for a late 1960s Volvo MD1. How close is the footprint? This is in an Elizabethan 29 built by Wauquiez in 1967.	syresolution	1	1082	Jul 18, 2007 by Keith
	Yanmar 2gm (sail drive) vs Beta 602 sail drive (Preview) I'm having a hard time getting all data together. But it seems the Beta would be lighter (how much?) and have better fuel economy (up to 2x better I think). What about vibration? What about power (vs rpm)? what about the sail drive compatibility on thruhull "hole"? I assume I need the beta sa...	k38bob	1	3789	Jul 10, 2007 by Stanley
	Fuel Consumption (Preview) I'm the new owner of a BZ482 in a Cal 25 MkII. Does anyone have estimated fuel consumption data for this engine? I realize that numerous variables will affect actual consumption, but some general gph numbers (if available) would be appreciated. Thanks.	Johnny	5	1519	Jul 4, 2007 by Johnny
	Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (Preview) Is the ULSD ok to use in a new Beta diesel? I do not know if this is what they are selling at the marinas, but I occassionally get boat fuel where I get my auto diesel fuel and I know this is the ULSD. Brad	houckpa	1	1018	May 23, 2007 by Stanley
	repower Volvo MD2B (Preview) I am considering repowering with BD1005 replacing the Volvo MD2B in my English Built Rival 34. I have been told that the BD1005 may replace the Volvo with no changes to the current footprint of the engine bed. Do you have any suggestions or will there be any specific challenges.	raven	1	1901	May 9, 2007 by Stanley
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